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Commanders links Articles Commanders. com Rookie minicamp notebook | A ‘Sonny’ day in Ashburn — Quinn…likes how wide receiver Antonio Williams fits into David Blough’s system because of his versatility. Like general manager Adam Peters, Quinn said Williams can play on the outside and in the slot, and he’s going to be used at both often.

Williams has a demonstrated route running ability, and Quinn said the team is “pumped” to have him. — Although there wasn’t any contact, Allen’s vision and ability to weave through blockers shone through during team drills. Those traits are exactly what Quinn likes about Allen’s styles.

He knows where and how to hit running lanes, and that kind of knowledge is “a big deal. ” — Practice felt a little more loaded compared to previous years. The afternoon featured two team periods and two seven-on-seven periods — a marked increase from what the 2025 class experienced during their first rookie minicamp practice.